| 20 Resume design tips: Provided by Raza Abbas |
| Design for skimmers, not readers. |
Graphically center, balance, and outline text. |
| Construct on 8-1/2 X11 white bond paper. |
Eliminate all errors - perfect. |
| Use underlining, capitalization, and bullet points. |
Create "white space" on each page. |
| Be positive, avoid negatives. |
Keep the points concise, yet complete. |
| Focus on relevant data only. |
Emphasize skills and capabilities. |
| Incorporate buzzwords about your field. |
Use action words, not passive verbs. |
| Do not use the pronoun "!" |
Stress accomplishments. |
| Use examples to illustrate personality traits. |
Let actions denote leadership trait. |
| Illustrate skills by course specifications. |
Highlight abilities by performance episodes. |
| Personalize by showing uniqueness. |
Critique as an advertisement. |
| 60 Accomplishment Action Statements: Provided by Raza Abbas |
| Acted as liaison to ... |
Administered plan created to ... |
| Attained a referral rate of xx percent ... |
Automated billing requirements for ... |
| Chaired a task force to develop ... |
Compiled statistics proving ... |
| Completed project $x,xxx under budget in x months |
Conducted management activities of ... |
| Conducted studies on ... |
Consolidated regular reports of ... |
| Counseled large group of ... |
Created financial model that ... |
| Created financial plan used to ... |
Created a new product image with ... |
| Cut production time by xx percent by ... |
Designed equipment for ... |
| Designed project promotional plan which ... |
Developed new procedures to ... |
| Developed a unique program that ... |
Directed activities which ... |
| Directed a consumer research study which ... |
Directed the department staff of xx that ... |
| Discovered problems which ... |
Established reporting procedures for ... |
| Generated increased morale of team by ... |
Held the best closing rate of xx percent ... |
| Implemented computerized system to ... |
Improved productivity by ... |
| Increased earnings xx percent in six months by ... |
Initiated a clever campaign designed to ... |
| Installed a process that ... |
Interviewed candidates seeking ... |
| Managed, organized, staffed, and trained ... |
Managed xx engineers in project which ... |
| Marketed new concept in ... |
Performed financial analysis designed to ... |
| Personal actions involving ... |
Planned and directed a team of ... |
| Planned marketing strategy used to ... |
Promoted new technique where ... |
| Provided services which ... |
Purchased $xx,xxx of ... for ... |
| Rated in top ten performers for xx years |
Received x promotions in x years |
| Recruited talent for ... |
Redefined a process that ... |
| Reduced expenditures by ... |
Reorganized the function which ... |
| Reorganized work patterns which ... |
Served on major ... |
| Serviced a team of physicians who ... |
Sold new concept to top management by ... |
| Sold xx,xxx units in two months by ... |
Strengthened organization by ... |
| Supervised a staff of ... |
Taught training programs for ... |
| Traveled extensively to ... |
Wrote market plan designed to ... |
| Wrote proposal that achieved ... |
Wrote xx publications in the field of ... |
